A warning to potential job seekers - Software Engineer VIZIO Employee Review

1.0
31 May 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very smart coworkers on some teams Pay used to be competitive

Cons

Be warned, every bad review here is unfortunately true. Joining vizio right out of college I was estatic to be a part of the company. I thought so highly of vizio and I was proud to be here. But, just like the wizard of oz, once I pulled back the curtain (or rather my entire team was reshuffled/ fired/ left) the truth was revealed. The CEO and COO run the entire company like one big dictatorship. Say something they don't like, you can pack your bags because your job is toast. Be prepared to work on the CEOs pet projects which can change entire requirements on a whim even after the majority of the work is already agreed to and complete. Middle managment is basically left in the dark being told one by VPs and exces then them doing the exact opposite. Teams that need specialized employees are given contractors with little to no relevant experience, and these contractors are considered "senior" engineers to look good. Many team leads are managers, PM's, and individal contributors. There is little to no formal structure to how projects are prioritized, planned, and executed. RSU's cut, bonuses cut, and you get the pleasure of going into the office 5 times a week. Do you really need more red flags than that

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VIZIO Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry that it was not a positive one. We will share this feedback with the team as we are always looking at ways to improve our employee experience. We hope for the best in your future endeavors.

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people, great vision, great culture

Cons

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2.0
18 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

People are friendly and easy to work with. Most people are team players. Work life balance does exist for some roles.

Cons

Management is easily threatened by people who ask questions or make suggestions for improvement. Gate keeping info, people, and development opportunities is common. Due to Vizio/Walmart promotion policies, there is no upward mobility. Senior Management has told employees if they want to move up, they need to go elsewhere. Unfortunately there are a lot of people who have limited experience running the place and it shows on both a business decision and leadership level.

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